M*A*S*H Film Summary & Analysis

Characters

Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce played by Donald Sutherland

Description

Hawkeye is the newest member of M*A*S*H 4077. He and Duke meet on their way to their new assignment, and now they feel like big shots and make their place known. Hawkeye, especially, is quite a womanizer.

Hawkeye and Duke are both surgeons. They have worked in many stressful situations during the war and have learned many important lessons. The best lesson they learn is that humor can heal. Though their struggles are great, they and the others use laughter to make their situations bearable.

Hawkeye is also a big prankster. He is always trying to pull a funny trick on Margaret or one of the other officers. Hawkeye also tries to use humor and charm to get out of assignments. He wants to work less than he plays, and he keeps everyone having fun as well.

Analysis

Hawkeye lives his life looking to have fun. He has no...
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